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Clayton Trueax - 1858-1860
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Clayton Truax

Clayton Truax was a Camden shoemaker and politician, serving as mayor, on city council, and on the board of education.

Friendless Child Stock Photo
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A Brief History of the Camden Home for Children & SPCC

THE CAMDEN HOME FOR CHILDREN is an institution located on Haddon Avenue, above Mount Vernon, the object and design of which is to afford a home, food, clothing and schooling for destitute friendless children, and, at a suitable age, to place them with respectable families to learn some useful trade or occupation. The home was established and is conducted by a corporation.